
"Abbysca!"
The cheerful voice came from Melly as she welcomed her future daughter-in-law right in front of Aditama's main door. When she heard that Abby was going to visit her from Juna this morning, Melly was happy not to play. It's been a long time since he met Abby.
"Hello, Aunt. How are you?" they hugged warmly. The young woman could only grimace inwardly as she felt a light kiss on her right and left cheeks from Melly.
"Well, it's great to see you now. Sorry, Auntie hasn't had a chance to look again. It was even you who came here first." During Abby's coma first, Melly had visited Abby several times despite having to bother going back and forth from abroad to here. But of course Abby did not remember it because she was unconscious at that time.
"That's not a problem. Aunt must be very busy."
Melly embraces Abby's slender waist and guides the young woman to go inside. "Tante was so grateful when he heard you woke up." Melly looked sincere when she said that. And Abby can't resist the warm feeling that surrounds her heart when she finds Melly's attention reminding her of her long-lost mother.
"That's thanks to everyone's prayer."
Now, both have arrived in the large family room with a classic luxury style. Abby can't remember when she set foot last time here.
"Let's sit down, baby!"
Abby according. He sat right next to Melly after keeping some of the parcels he was carrying on the table. "May Aunt like."
"Why should you bother like this?" looks reticent but his hand immediately opened the grocery bag with a famous brand emblem that he really likes. "You're so familiar with Aunt's favorite brand?" staring haru mixed with pleasure when he saw the latest output bag that he was looking for lately. "Well, this is the bag that Aunt wants to buy but has not had time. Thanks Beautiful, Auntie loves."
"I'm glad that Auntie likes it." Smiling with relief when he saw Melly directly wearing the bag and small style in front of him. The happy face of the mother of Gara is not contrived, it is an honest and spontaneous reaction of pleasure. Good thing he didn't pick the wrong thing. It was thanks to a kind-hearted manager who was willing to help him.
"The color definitely matches the new dress that Aunty bought yesterday." Melly really looks enthusiastic. He forgot that he was no longer young. And Abby could only respond with a small smile.
"Don't go home, honey. Let's have dinner first. If you can just stay the night so Auntie has a friend to chat."
Whahuh?
Abby froze in place.
. . .
The atmosphere of the Aditama family dining table feels crowded even though it is only filled by three people. It should have been four with Juna. But the man could not come because of his work which required him to overtime. So, it's just Melly, Abby and Gara who just got home fifteen minutes ago.
"Tante is so happy to be eating with you again, dear. Come on, add more!" Melly happily scoops the side dish and keeps it on top of Abby's nearly empty plate. "You're recovering, your body is also so small, so you have to eat a lot." His words are attentive.
Abby again could only grimace in the heart. His intention to end the dinner soon had to be postponed because Melly kept adding side dishes to him. Come on, he can't possibly be strong to spend it again this time.
"Thank you Aunt. My stomach is full." Abby tried to be sweet even though her heart was eager to curse.
"Ma, Abby is small. So, her stomach must be small too. She could've bloated if Mama kept piling food on her plate." Because finally open the sound after just silence since last came. Maybe he felt a little sorry for Abby who could not resist the wishes of her mother.
"Oh, I'm sorry Auntie, dear Abby. Auntie's too excited to be eating with you again." Melly wasn't lying. He loved Abby a long time ago. And it only grew when the young woman's parents had to leave this world first. Therefore, he always nagged Gara if the child was ignorant to Abby.
Abby glanced at Gara who looked indifferent and still calmly ate her dinner, "Gara has prepared everything, Auntie. The dress looks pretty." Abby said a little. Appreciate the person's gift, shouldn't it?
Melly looks pretty shocked, "oh? really true?" looking at Gara accusingly, "why didn't you say anything?"
The one being asked just put his shoulders together, "Mama didn't ask." The short answer that made Melly almost snort made.
"Thank God, Auntie's happy to hear that." He looked back at Abby with a face that turned soft, unlike before who was staring at Gara with fierce and narrowed eyes. The man wondered in his heart who was his son here?
"You have class tomorrow?"
"There's only morning class, Auntie." Abby's feelings are starting to get bad now.
"Then, how about we go to the Aunt's salon? we should look pretty at the party. Isn't it?" looking at Abby with a happy twinkle and a pile of hope that made Abby hesitate to refuse.
He had guessed. Tomorrow will definitely be more troublesome than when he left with Erik earlier.
The dinner ended at eight o'clock because Melly didn't stop talking to Abby. Melly even pulled out her death-straight so Abby would stay there overnight. And of course Abby refused. Thankfully, Gara took part so that his mother did not force the will.
So here he is now. Standing in front of a luxury car ready to drive her home. While Melly deliberately entered first to give time Gara and Abby. Who knew the two wanted to let go of longing but were too embarrassed because of her? that's how Melly's mind is of course not in line with Gara and Abby's thoughts.
"I can't drive you directly." Gara breaks the silence.
"It's okay, it's not a problem. Thanks for the dress. I'm leaving." Abby got into the car where the engine was on. But just as she wanted to close the door, Gara's hand quickly held her back. "Why?"
Because he took something out of his pocket, then gave it to Abby. "Please put it back on until the event is over. Good night." Closed the car door without waiting for a reply.
Abby stared at a black velvet box that was now on her lap, then opened it slowly. The sparkling thing immediately greeted his eyes. It was her engagement ring that she gave to Mahen.
Now the man asks her to wear it again? isn't that the same as picking up her long-spirited heart?
Abby snorted as she closed the small box rather harshly. Because it's not sane.
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TB
Yea! finally we arrive at chapter twenty. Very glad. Hopefully this story can get more support going forward.
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